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Fuel Tank: Removal

WARNING: Place "NO OPEN FLAMES" signs near the working area.
CAUTION: Be careful not to spill fuel.
  1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Release the fuel pressure. Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel.
  3. Drain fuel. Ref. to DRAINING FUEL (WITH SUBARU SELECT MONITOR) , PROCEDURE, Fuel.
  4. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Identifying Battery Ground Cable
    G05019586Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the rear seat cushion. Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Seat.
  6. Remove the service hole cover of fuel pump.
    1. Disconnect fuel pump connector (A), and remove clip (B).
    2. Remove the screw (C).
    3. Push the grommet (D) down and remove the service hole cover.
      Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Pump Connector With Clip And Screw
      G05659502Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the service hole cover of fuel sub level sensor.
    Fig 3: Locating Service Hole Cover Of Fuel Sub Level Sensor And Screws
    G05660534Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Disconnect the quick connector of fuel delivery tube (A) and fuel return tube (B). Ref. to REMOVAL , Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines.
    Fig 4: Identifying Quick Connector Of Fuel Delivery Tube And Fuel Return Tube
    G05660535Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the rear wheels.
  10. Lift up the vehicle.
  11. Remove the rear ABS wheel speed sensor from the rear housing.
    Fig 5: Locating Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor
    G05659505Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the rear brake hose bracket from rear housing.
    Fig 6: Locating Rear Brake Hose Bracket
    G06344765Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the rear disc brake assembly and tie it to the body side of the vehicle.
    Fig 7: Locating Rear Disc Brake Assembly And Body Side Of Vehicle
    G06344766Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the parking brake cable from parking brake assembly. Ref. to REMOVAL , Parking Brake Assembly (Rear Disc Brake).
  15. Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler. Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler.
  16. Remove the propeller shaft. Ref. to REMOVAL , Propeller Shaft.
  17. Remove the heat shield cover and fuel tank protector.
  18. Disconnect the connector from the rear ABS wheel speed sensor.
    Fig 8: Locating Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Connector
    G05659508Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Remove the parking brake cable clamp from the body.
    Fig 9: Locating Parking Brake Cable Clamp
    G05659509Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  20. Disconnect canister drain hose (B) from canister drain connector (A).
    Fig 10: Identifying Canister Drain Hose And Canister Drain Connector
    G05659510Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  21. Remove the rear suspension assembly.
    WARNING: A helper is required to perform this work.
    1. Support the rear differential with the transmission jack.
    2. Remove the bolt and nut which secures rear shock absorber to rear suspension arm.
      Fig 11: Identifying Rear Suspension Bolt And Nut
      G05659511Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the bolts which secure the rear suspension assembly to the body.
      Fig 12: Locating Body Bolts
      G06344771Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Remove the rear suspension assembly.
  22. Disconnect evaporation hose (B) from connector (A).
    Fig 13: Identifying Evaporation Hose And Connector
    G05659513Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  23. Disconnect the quick connector of the evaporation hose from the evaporation pipe.
    NOTE: Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.
    Fig 14: Disconnecting Quick Connector Of Evaporation Hose (1 Of 2)
    G06344773Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 15: Disconnecting Quick Connector Of Evaporation Hose (2 Of 2)
    G05659515Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  24. Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A) and evaporation hose (B).
    Fig 16: Disconnecting Fuel Filler Hose And Evaporation Hose
    G05659516Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  25. Support the fuel tank with a transmission jack, remove the bolts from the fuel tank band, and remove the fuel tank from the vehicle.
    WARNING:
    • A helper is required to perform this work.
    • Fuel may remain in the fuel tank. This will cause the left and right sides to be unbalanced. Be careful not to drop the fuel tank when removing.
      Fig 17: Locating Fuel Tank Band Bolts
      G05659517Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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